2003 Volkswagen Polo 1.2L Petrol · KY53 BNN
2003 Volkswagen Polo (1.2L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 103,322 miles. MOT expired on 12 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN POLO
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,322 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KY53 BNN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/02/2025
- 103,322 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KY53 BNN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Volkswagen Polo (KY53 BNN) between January 2023 and February 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 February 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
KY53 BNN Mileage History
- 10/01/202397,810 mi
- 12/01/202397,810 mi
- 13/01/2024100,392 mi+2,582 mi
- 26/02/2025103,322 mi+2,930 mi
Average of roughly 2,589 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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